Water And Waste Systems - Four winns 338 Vista Owner's Manual

J - 1 GENERAL
All Four Winns Vista models are equipped with a
®
fresh water supply system. This system consists of
a water sup ply tank, water distribution lines and a
distribution pump. The water fill deck plate for the
fresh water system is located on the deck and labeled
accordingly. Al ways fill the tank slow ly. See Figure J1.
Figure J1: Fresh Water Fill & Vent
The water deck plate is appro priately labeled.
DO NOT fill the system with any thing other
than water. Should the system become
contaminated with fuel or other toxic solution,
com ponent replacement may be necessary.
The water tank is equipped with an overboard vent
(Figure J1). Maintain a close visual watch on the
over board vent while filling the water tank. Always fill
the tank slowly. When the tank is almost full, water will
spurt out of the vent.
NOTICE
When filling the tank, never seal the hose to
the deck plate. The tank will be come
pressuized and could rupture.
DO NOT overfill the water tank. Tank dam age
may result. Water capacity and tank loca tion
may vary due to other equip ment that may be
in stal led on the boat.
For the potable water capacity, please refer to our
Four Winns website at www.fourwinns.com. Tank
monitoring systems are standard on the 338 Vista
model. These indicators are located in the head for
monitoring the water/waste levels. Refer to Figure J2
and the locator drawing in the back of this manual for
the fresh water tank location. Access to the tank is
gained through the forward berth's under berth
Water and Waste Systems - Section J
storage drawers. Read the manufacturer's literature
included in the owner's packet regarding the level
indicators and their function.
Fresh Water Fill
Fresh Water Vent
The materials from which the compo nents of the water
system are made may give the water supply a pecu-
liar taste, especially when new. This condi tion is
normal and can be re duced somewhat through
the use of a water filter; such as that produced by
PuriTec
The water system should be disinfected before first
use and at the beginning of each season. The follow-
ing information is a general guide to disin fecting the
fresh water system.
1. Flush the boat's water system thoroughly with
2. The water system should be drained com plete ly.
3. To disinfect the water system, use one gallon of
®
4. Allow to stand for three (3) hours. If time is a

Water and Waste Systems

Fresh Water Tank
Forward
Berth
Figure J2: Fresh (Potable) Water Tank Location
. The taste will completely dissi pate in time.
™
The fresh (potable) water system should be
disinfected prior to initial use.
fresh water. Make sure all nontoxic antifreeze is
re moved from the system.
water and 1/4 cup of Clo rox
bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solu tion). This
is recommended for each 15 gallons of tank
capacity.
factor, greater concentra tions of chlorine solution
will be needed to disinfect the water system.
Water Sender
Fresh
Water Pump
or Purex household
™ ™
Owner's Manual Page 89